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Eleventh  Edition 


A BUDGET 
OF  FACTS 


about  the 

State  Normal  School 

VALLEY  CITY,  N.  DAK. 


“The  Open  Door  to  the  Teaching  Profession 
in  North  Dakota.” 


Our  Equipment 

The  work  of  the  institution  is  conducted 
in  five  magnificent  buildings  linked  across 
the  campus  in  one  of  the  largest  and  best 
equipped  educational  structures  in  the 
Northwest.  These  buildings,  more  than  500 
feet  in  length,  give  space  to  a beautiful  li- 
brary, a great  auditorium  seating  1,300  per- 
sons, society  halls,  and  a splendid  gymnas- 
ium with  lavatories  and  baths  equipped  with 
modern  conveniences;  besides  the  scientifi- 
cally ventilated  class  rooms  and  laboratories 
all  lighted  by  electricity  generated  in  our 
own  power  plant. 

In  addition,  the  school  has  four  fine  dor- 
mitories, where  rooms  are  furnished  with  all 
modern  conveniences  and  excellent  board  is 
offered  at  remarkably  low  prices.  Every  necessity  is 
furnished,  the  student  being  required  to  furnish  only 
her  own  soap  and  napkin  ring. 

The  Episcopal  and  Methodist  churches  of  the  state 
each  maintain  a delightful,  well  kept  and  commodi- 
ous home  for  young  women,  under  Christian  guid- 
ance, and  at  very  moderate  prices. 

Our  Courses  of  Instruction 

We  have  a variety  of  courses  leading  to  different 
certificates.  A diploma,  in  every  case,  is  recognized 
as  some  sort  of  certificate. 

We  give  a ten  and  one-half  months’  course  for 
teachers  of  rural  schools. 

We  give  a four-year  elementary  course  for  eighth 
grade  graduates. 

We  give  a one-year  elementary  courie  for  gradu- 
ates of  high  schools  of  first  class. 

We  give  a five-year  advanced  course  for  eighth 
grade  graduates. 

We  give  a two-year  advanced  course  for  graduates 
of  high  schools  of  first-class.  This  is  one  of  our  lead- 
ing courses  and  admits  the  graduates  to  the  leading 


GROUP  OF  BUILDINGS,  STATE  NORMAL  SC 

universities  of  America  with  a credit  of  two  years 
work. 

We  give  special  courses  of  two  years  each  for  high 
school  graduates  in  Domestic  Science,  Manual  Train- 
ing, Commercial  subjects,  Singing  and  Drawing, 
Physical  Education  and  Expression.  These  two  year 
courses  can  be  completed  in  one  year  by  students 
who  are  graduates  of  this  or  similar  Normal  Schools. 

The  elementary  course  leads  to  a state  certificate, 
valid  for  five  years;  the  advanced  course  leads  to  a 
state  life  certificate  with  no  further  examination. 

Our  Teachers 

We  have  a faculty  of  sixty  teachers,  each  an 
expert  in  his  or  her  field  of  study,  besides  having 
had  thorough  pedagogical  training  and  experience. 

They  are  graduates  from  the  leading  Normal  Schools 
In  the  United  States  and  hold  degrees  from  the  best 
Universities  in  this  country.  E:ach  member  is  thor- 
oughly capable  to  recognize  and  give  demonstrations 
in  expert  teaching,  being  employed  for  their  effici- 
ency as  well  as  knowledge. 


SCHOOL,  VALLEY  CITY,  N.  D. 

Where  Our  Students  Come  From 

In  our  regular  Normal  school,  Summer  school, 
Training  school  and  Music  department,  we  annually 
instruct  about  1,600  of  North  Dakota’s  most  progres- 
sive, brightest,  and  ambitious  young  people,  coming 
from  every  county  in  the  state.  In  addition  there 
are  many  from  other  states  who  seek  our  educational 
advantages.  They  may  be  tabulated  as  follows: 


Normal  Department  1913-14  750 

Summer  School  1914  680 

Practice  School  1913-14  293 

Music  Department  1913-14  255 

Graduates  1914  170 


Music  Courses 

We  offer  special  advantages  in  music  with  a fac- 
ulty of  seven  who  have  received  their  education  un- 
der the  leading  music  masters  of  this  country  and 
Europe.  They  are  devoting  their  entire  time  to  this 
department,  offering  unsurpassed  instruction  in  voice, 
violin,  public  school  singing,  orchestra  and  band. 

The  school  maintains  a band,  an  orchestra,  a lad- 
les’ glee  club,  and  a men’s  glee  club,  each  of  which 


students  may  join  free.  There  is  also  a 
choral  society  of  100  voices  and  a symphony 

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orchestra.  The  school  is  provided  with  a 
full  set  of  instruments  for  band  and  orches- 
tra, numerous  pianos,  pianolas,  a Victrola, 
and  other  agencies  for  supplementing  and 
illustrating  musical  eudcation. 

Each  spring  the  school  conducts  a great 
Musical  Festival,  and  in  addition,  brings  to 
its  halls  each  year  artists  of  world-wide 
reputation.  Among  those  who  have  recently 
appeared  are:  Mesdames  Nordica,  Melba, 
Sembrich  and  Schumann-Heinke;  Bispham, 
Middleton  and  Wullner.  Beginning  two 
years  ago  the  school  entered  upon  a policy 
of  bringing  to  the  auditorium  each  year  a 
number  of  minor  artists  of  high  class, 
twelve  appearing  in  1913-14. 

Outdoor  Athletics 

Athletics  are  given  especial  attention,  a member 
of  the  faculty  acting  as  coach.  Football,  base  ball, 
basketball,  and  track  work  are  encouraged.  Regular 
instruction  is  given  in  tennis  for  the  young  women. 
In  addition  to  these  are  many  other  sports  having 
the  support  and  sanction  of  the  school.  All  students 
have  the  opportunity  of  entering  classes  in  calisthe- 
nics, drills,  games  and  exercises  suitable  for  public 
school  work. 

Physical  Education 

In  addition  to  athletics,  we  teach  all  branches  of 
physicial  education,  such  as  Remedial  gymnastics, 
Medical  inspection  methods,  Playground  management 
and  games,  Play  festivals,  and  many  other  phases  of 
the  subject.  Graduates  of  this  course  are  qualified  to 
inaugurate  and  superintend  playground  work  in  our 
towns  and  villages. 

A county  play  festival,  followed  by  the  state  high 
school  meet  is  conducted  on  the  campus  each  year. 


Manual  Training  Instruction 

The  system  of  instruction  here  in  vogue  has  re- 
ceived the  attention  of  the  schools  throughout  the 
country.  We  not  only  teach  manual  training  but 
we  teach  how  to  teach  it,  in  numerous  classes  offered 
in  wood  work,  copper  work,  cabinet  making,  turn- 
ing, metal  work  and  other  kindred  subjects. 

Agricultural  Courses 

Instruction  extends  in  a practical  way  to  the  field, 
as  well  as  to  the  book  in  the  class  room.  In  addi- 
tion to  the  well  equipped  laboratories,  the  school  has 
a splendidly  kept  farm  of  thirty  acres  where  students 
are  given  the  opportuntiy  to  experiment  and  observe 
all  classes  of  farm  work.  So  well  has  this  work 
been  established  that  the  instructors  are  in  constant 
demand  by  the  farmers  of  the  state  at  Institutes  and 
like  gatherings. 

Domestic  Science 

The  new  Industrial  Arts  building  offers  commo- 


VIEW  OF  DOMESTIC  SCIENCE  KITCHEN 

dious  and  well  lighted  rooms  and  laboratories  for 
cooking  and  sewing.  Model  dining  rooms,  pantries 
and  kitchens  are  used.  And  yet  the  equipment  is 
not  elaborate  or  expensive,  but  is  designed  to  be  the 
most  adaptible  for  qualifying  teachers  in  the  North 
Dakota  schools.  Four  instructors  make  it  their 
specialty  to  fit  students  to  teach  the  subject  as  well 
as  to  learn  it. 


Public  School  Art 

Classes  are  maintained  in  drawing,  water  color- 
ing, clay  modeling,  theory  of  design  and  mechanical 
drawing.  Graduates  of  our  course  are  eagerly 
sought  as  supervisors  in  the  best  schools  in  the  state, 
and  one  of  our  recent  students  has  been  accepted  in 
the  studio  of  Lorado  Taft,  where  he  recently  per- 
fected the  Lincoln  Bust,  North  Dakota's  gift  to  the 
kingdom  of  Norway. 

Our  Location 

Through  its  location  on  the  Sheyenne  river  and 
with  its  surrounding  rugged,  tree-covered  bluffs, 
Valley  City  has  become  known  as  “the  beauty  spot 
of  North  Dakota.”  The  Normal  school  buildings 
are  situated  at  the  foot  of  these  bluffs,  with  the  river 


ONE  OF  THE  DORMITORY  GROUPS 

winding  through  its  campus.  Nature  has  indeed, 
been  lavish  in  this  scene  of  unrivaled  beauty. 

Where  Our  Graduates  Are 

They  are  teaching  in  the  best  high  schools  of  this 
and  other  western  states.  Each  year  we  have  more 
calls  than  we  can  supply;  the  call  for  young  men  to 
take  principalships  being  over  fifty  more  than  we 
can  supply.  Practically  all  students  who  graduate 
in  June  are  employed  a month  in  advance  at  salaries 
that  average  better  than  $70  a month.  Several 
young  men  have  secured  principalships  at  $100  a 
month  and  over.  It  has  been  estimated  that  the 
June  class  of  last  year  has  earned  upwards  of  $81,000 
during  the  past  year. 


We  Teach  Her 


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In  the  training  school  each  member  of  the  senior 
class  teaches  one  or  more  periods  a day  throughout 
the  school  year.  The  work  is  supervised  by  compe- 
tent critics.  Students  also  have  the  opportunity  to 
observe  classes  in  Manual  Training,  Sewing,  Singing, 
Water  Colors,  Sloyd  and  Physical  Education. 

Our  Summer  School 

North  Dakota’s  cool,  invigorating  climate  invites 
to  study  and  local  conditions  here  enforce  the  invi- 
tation. In  1914,  nearly  700  teachers  attended  our 
summer  school.  In  addition  to  the  studies  boating, 


MANUAL  TRAINING  CLASS  AT  WORK 


tennis  and  outdoor  nature  trips  are  daily  features. 

Standings  required  in  our  Summer  School  are  valid 
for  teachers’  certificates.  Regular  Normal  school 
courses  are  offered  with  review  classes  for  teachers. 
First  and  second  grade  teachers  whose  certificates 
have  not  expired  may  renew  them  by  attending  the 
term.  The  next  annual  session  of  the  Normal 
school  opens  September  29,  1914. 

For  catalogue  and  further  information,  or  for 
rooms  at  the  dormitories,  write  to 

GEORGE  A.  MoFARLAND,  President, 

Valley  City,  N.  D. 


